The Children's House > Beijing Lufthansa Center Kindergarten DescriptionFounded in 1992, CHMK was the first school in Beijing to follow a Montessori-based curriculum for kids aged up to six years. Now the morning classes are still based on the AMI-certified Montessori program while the afternoon has been transformed into a program that includes specific curricular outcomes. At CHMK, a hybrid of Montessori and traditional teaching styles are used to balance kids' exploration with high expectations. The Children's House is designed to allow children to learn at their own pace and meet their own individual goals. CHMK is one of the very few kindergartens that are well-equipped to teach children with special needs. Primary language of instruction is English, with bilingual and extracurricular French programs. Extracurricular programs such as piano, ballet, kung fu and other activities are available for fees ranging from ￥80 to 150 per class. For students ages: 1-6. Student body: 350 students, foreign nationals from 42 countries; Chinese nationals are welcome to join the bilingual campus. Tuition: RMB87,000 - RMB148,000/year. Class size averages around 20 with a student/teacher ratio of 5:1.